Join the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society for a day of lectures that explore community archaeology and local sites.
Throughout the day, expert speakers will share how communities have been involved in investigating an exciting range of archaeological sites covering everything from the prehistoric to the Civil War. There will also be a chance to explore archaeological stalls promoting the work of local groups during the break.
This is a hybrid event that will be run at M Shed and be live-streamed via Zoom. Please select whether you require an ‘online’ or an ‘in-person’ ticket when you book.
The Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society Symposium is an annual event that promotes the latest discoveries in local archaeology. This year’s event is supported by Cotswold Archaeology and hosted by M Shed.
Programme
10:00 am Arrival
10:25 am Morning Session: Introduction and Welcome
Chair: Graham Barton, Hon Secretary for Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society
10:40 am Recent excavations at the Sisters Long Barrow, Baunton, Gloucestershire
Speaker: Timothy Darvill, Professor of Archaeology, Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, Bournemouth University
11:05 am GlosArch fieldwork on Cleeve Common 2017-2023
Speaker: Phil Cox, Secretary of GlosArch (Gloucestershire Archaeology)
11:30 am Break (refreshments provided)
11:50 am Minety: Roman tile production and community archaeology
Speaker: Neil Holbrook, Chief Executive of Cotswold Archaeology
12:15 pm Three hoards in one: the Wickwar coin hoard
Speaker: Kurt Adams, Finds Liaison Officer for Gloucestershire and Avon
12:40 pm Discussion
1:00 pm Lunch (not provided)
1.50 pm Afternoon Session: Welcome
Chair: Toby Catchpole, Heritage Team Leader, GCC.
1.55 pm The 5th-6th century Mosaic at Chedworth Roman Villa
Speaker: Martin Papworth, National Trust Archaeologist
2.20 pm From Romans to the Medieval - New archaeological sites in Gloucestershire revealed by Public Access Archaeology
Speaker: Tony Roberts, Director of Archeoscan
2.45 pm Break (refreshments provided)
3.05 pm Anarchy in the West Country: investigating archaeological evidence for Civil War and unrest in the Bristol environs
3.30 pm Discussion
3.50 pm Summary and Close